Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation in your life with neuroscience and psychology.
*This temple is private. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only.
April 27th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
April 28th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
April 29th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
April 30th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 1st (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 2nd (Fri)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (meditation only)
May 3rd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 4th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 5th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 6th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 7th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 8th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 9th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 10th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 11th (Sun)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (Zen meditation class only)
May 12th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 13th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life
Our Zen meditation class (including Dharma talk and temple tour) is offered according to the schedule above. Each class is 90 minutes and lead in English by the deputy head priest, Rev. Taka Kawakami. He explains how to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your everyday life by using religious, philosophical, and neuroscientific concepts.
1. 10 minutes instruction of Zen Buddhism and meditation
2. two 15-minutes meditation sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple
To attend the class at 9:00 - 10:30 and 10:40 -12:10, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only).
The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)
Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012.
There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.
We have started taking reservations for April, May, June, July, August, and September 2014.
The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax.
New Prices are;
- Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
- Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
- Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
- Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in
- Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
- University and school group discount: please contact us for the details
For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488
075-462-5488*Please check the vicinity map on our website when you come to the temple. The Google Map shows the most complicated route from JR Hanazono Station to the temple.
